Drunk Delta Pilot Sentenced to 10 months in jail
A veteran pilot, Lawrence Russell, was convicted for showing up in a drunken state for a scheduled flight. The incident, which took place at Edinburgh Airport and was intended for a flight to New York City, saw Russell's blood alcohol level exceeding twice the legal limit. This alarming event has raised questions and concerns about flight safety and the mental health of aviation professionals.
It all began on June 16, 2023, when Russell, a 63-year-old veteran from Georgia, arrived at Edinburgh Airport. Lawrence Russell was designated to command a Delta Airlines Boeing 767, Flight DL209, bound for JFK Airport, New York City.
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